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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 151.18 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 151.18 and 58 is: 87.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 151.18 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/151.18 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 151.18 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 8,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,768.44/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.02

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